State
Dept issues Travel Alert amid terrorism threats 'throughout Europe'
RT,
1
May, 2017
The
US State Department is warning Americans that traveling to Europe
risks being caught in a terrorist attack. The 'Travel Alert' is set
to remain in place for the next four months.
An
official statement referred to recent attacks by Islamic State (IS,
formerly ISIS/ISIL) and Al Qaeda, as well as their affiliates,
against France, Russia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Further
terrorist attacks may be carried out, even as "local governments
continue counter-terrorism operations," the State Department
said.
"US
citizens should always be alert to the possibility that terrorist
sympathizers or self-radicalized extremists may conduct attacks with
little or no warning," the statement added.
NEW: State Dept. issues travel alert for Europe alerting "U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe."
Terrorists
are anticipated to use familiar tactics, including employing
firearms, high explosives, knives or sharp objects that evade
security, or weaponizing trucks or automobiles by ramming or running
over people. US citizens traveling to and throughout Europe are
encouraged to check the website of their embassy or consulate as well
as the local security information from officials.
Be ready for terrorist attacks in Europe during holiday season – State Dept to US citizens
Americans
are instructed to follow orders of local authorities and monitor
media and other information sources. They should expect delays in
security screenings, the State Department advised. Americans are also
told to have an emergency plan and to register with the State
Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, or STEP.
In
March, the State Department issued a Worldwide Caution, with a
general advisory for Europe and specific Travel Warnings for Turkey
and Ukraine.
The
alert comes six days before a general election in France.
There
was no specific threat or new development mentioned in Monday's
Travel Alert.
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